Nico Schlotterbeck admits he was lucky not to get a red card against Bayern Munich

"I think you could give a red card for that. I got a bit lucky. (Nico Schlotterbeck, via Sky Germany) - The Dortmund defender's post-match admission regarding his 18th-minute sliding tackle on Bayern's Josip Stanišić, acknowledging the challenge's severity despite receiving only a yellow card from referee Sven Jablonkski."

"Coming in the 18th minute, Schlotti did not hold back and went all in with a sliding challenge. Schlotterbeck's foot was quite high going into the challenge as his heel made contact with the ball before his foot crashed into Stanišić's shin. While the defender did manage to contact the ball before crashing into Stanišić's shin, the force of the challenge and the potential damage were important factors that would determine the nature of the foul."

Bayern Munich secured a 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in a highly physical Der Klassiker encounter. In the 18th minute, Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck executed a sliding tackle on Bayern's Josip Stanišić that drew significant controversy. Though Schlotterbeck made contact with the ball, his heel struck Stanišić's shin with considerable force. Referee Sven Jablonkski issued only a yellow card, but Schlotterbeck later acknowledged the challenge could have resulted in a red card. The match remained intense throughout, with both teams engaging in committed challenges. Stanišić escaped without serious injury, sparing Bayern from additional injury concerns.

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